Manchester United kicks off their 2026/27 Premier League season with an away match against Hull City. This will mark Michael Carrick‘s first full season as manager after a successful interim period last year.
The team has had a varied pre-season, emerging mostly unscathed, though Mason Mount has sustained a significant injury that will keep him out of action. In addition, United has bolstered their midfield by bringing in Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans to replace Casemiro, while negotiations continue to acquire Brighton‘s Carlos Baleba.
The Red Devils face Hull City, who gained promotion from the Championship after finishing 6th with 21 victories in 46 matches, although they only won one of their last seven league games prior to triumphs in the playoff rounds against Millwall and Middlesbrough.
Their objective this season will be to secure a strong position in the top flight, and every point gained against United in this opening match will be crucial. Here’s what you need to know:
Hull will host Manchester United on Saturday, August 22, at the MKM Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:30 PM. This match is the second of the top-flight season after Arsenal faces Coventry on Friday evening.
How to Watch
The match will be available on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, starting coverage at 11 AM. It will also be streamed live on Discovery+, but an active subscription will be required to access it.
Team News
Hull City is dealing with multiple injury challenges, including the absence of key players. Goalkeeper Jack Butland is unavailable, alongside defenders John Egan, Cody Drameh, Charlie Hughes, and Jens Hjertø-Dahl. In midfield, Darko Gyabi, Paddy McNair, Matty Jacob, and Oscar Zambrano are also sidelined, while forwards Liam Millar and Enis Destan are unlikely to participate.
On the other hand, Michael Carrick has a relatively deep squad to choose from. Benjamin Sesko has returned to training, potentially allowing him to feature off the bench despite missing pre-season. Matthijs de Ligt is also back in training but is expected to be managed carefully, likely returning in October. Mason Mount remains out due to a foot injury incurred during a match against PSG. Additionally, Manuel Ugarte is a long-term absentee due to an ACL injury acquired during the World Cup.
Official Line-ups
Hull XI: Tzolakis; Coyle, Egan, Ajayi, Mendy, Giles; Slater, Crooks; Belloumi, Stroud; McBurnie
Subs: Phillips, Millar, Hjerto-Dahl, McNair, Drameh, Herrington, Targett, Dowell, Gourna
Man Utd XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Andrey Santos; Dorgu, B. Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Subs: Darlow, Dalot, Martinez, Yoro, Mainoo, Lacey, Rashford, Sesko, Zirkzee